Introduction Many people suffer from athlete’s foot once in their life. The contagious disease spreads mainly in community facilities such as swimming pools, schools or sports clubs and can become a nuisance for the person affected. Mostly the space between the toes is affected. Severe itching and scaling of the skin are the result. But … How contagious is athlete’s foot?
Transfer within the family/to partners Athlete’s foot is a very contagious infectious disease of the skin with a skin fungus (dermatophyte). Athlete’s foot is the most common skin fungus disease in Central Europe. Skin contact can lead to transmission of the infection. Especially people who have close contact are at risk of infection. In a … Transfer within the family/to partners | How contagious is athlete’s foot?
What do I have to consider when taking a shower? Showers should not be used barefoot in public facilities, as many people use these showers and the risk of athlete’s foot infection is accordingly very high. For your own protection you should wear bathing shoes. In your own household this measure should also be taken … What do I have to consider when taking a shower? | How contagious is athlete’s foot?
